Today’s newsletter delivers quick updates on three things: So much information, so little time. Final Fair of 2026! Our last fair of the year will be Saturday October 24 from 9am-1pm in Loudon (near Concord). It’ll be held indoors at the Benjamin Franklin Academy Charter School, 157 Chichester Rd in Loudon, in conjunction with a … Read more
For many families, choosing a different educational path isn’t about chasing something “better.” It’s about finding a place where their child is understood. Over the past two years, we’ve spoken with hundreds of New Hampshire families. Every story is unique, but many share a common theme: a child whose needs weren’t quite being met, followed … Read more
[If someone forwarded this post to you, please consider subscribing to EdOpt.] Today’s article was written by a parent who wants to remain anonymous. She shares a story about why she took her child out of their long-trusted public school. It’s a powerful story that people should know about. If you have a story about … Read more
[If someone forwarded this post to you, please consider subscribing to EdOpt.] EdOpt Fair in Bow I’m very excited about this fair. This is going to be our first OUTDOOR fair, rain or shine. And we’re going to have a lot of education providers there. There will be food trucks, one with ice cream! There’s … Read more
[If someone forwarded this post to you, please consider subscribing to EdOpt.] Provider Spotlight Discover the Best of Both Worlds at Wellheart’s Hybrid Program! Are you looking for an education option that provides flexibility without sacrificing connection, enriching experiences, or academic excellence? At Wellheart Chartered Public School, our unique Hybrid Program is thoughtfully designed to give families the freedom they … Read more
A parent — we’ll call her Sally — contacted me recently about the options for Anna (also an alias), her 14-year-old daughter who just doesn’t fit into her district schools. She is smart, but not academically driven. She gets bullied. Really, she’s never been a good student. Sally is a single mom with a full … Read more
I was surprised to learn that a lot of people don’t know what charter schools are. All charter schools in New Hampshire are public schools that operate independently of traditional school districts. They are tuition-free and open to all students, and managed by an independent board (not elected). These schools often have specialized curricula or … Read more
